School's Out: Muddy Buddies -- Cookie Butter, Strawberry and S'mores

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in sugar, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Dark chocolate chips contain less sugar and more antioxidants.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free, while margarine is often cheaper.

Melt butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.

Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.

Pour melted mixture over chex cereal in a large bowl, gently folding to coat evenly.

Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or container.

Add powdered sugar and salt to the bag, seal, and shake until evenly coated.

Spread the mixture on a baking sheet to cool and set for about 30 minutes.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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